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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to implement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth is important in monitoring for signs of abdominal distension, which is a key indicator of worsening necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Other interventions include withholding oral feedings and providing IV fluids or nutrition.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 10 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nasal flaring can indicate respiratory distress and should be reported immediately for further evaluation.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse providing dietary teaching for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria. Which of the following suggested foods should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Clients with phenylketonuria (PKU) must adhere to a strict low-phenylalanine diet to prevent neurological damage. A sliced apple and red grapes are low in phenylalanine, making them safe choices.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client saturating a perineal pad every hour may be experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 36 weeks pregnant and reports leaking fluid. Which of the following tests should the nurse use to confirm that the client�€™s membranes have ruptured?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The fern test is used to confirm rupture of membranes. A sample of vaginal fluid is examined under a microscope, and the presence of a fern-like pattern indicates the presence of amniotic fluid.

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